Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Fall Semester Year 2025	348588	Selective News and Events in Finance	1	3.0	3	★	Ting-Yu Chang Angela Yang	4IFM2	29	1

Course Plan：

Instructor	Angela Yang
Email	Pearlinself@gmail.com
Last Updated	2025-08-20 14:55:30
Course Objective	本課程主要目的在於讓學生透過熟悉財金時事所使用之英文專業名詞、市場術語，以及行業慣有之英文論述結構等提升財金領域之專業英文閱讀能力；此外，本課程亦將著重於訓練學生之英譯能力。 This course explores the intersection of technology and financial markets, from semiconductors, AI, and digital finance to blockchain and ESG. Students will learn how to source credible information, analyze industry trends, assess market impacts, and present their insights.
Course Schedule	Learning Goals • Understand how technology and finance are connected • Analyze up-to-date tech-finance news • Use financial ratios, market data, and industry analysis tools • Develop informed investment, policy, or business perspectives • Build a habit of tracking and interpreting market developments 1 Technology & Finance Tech stocks in global markets, sector movements 2 Semiconductors & Supply Chains Chip war, supply chain restructuring 3 AI & Market Impact Generative AI trends, capital flows 4 Tech IPOs IPO & SPAC models, valuation basics 5 Big Tech Earnings Apple, Meta, Amazon, NVIDIA case studies 6 Digital Finance & FinTech Virtual banks, payment innovation 7 Blockchain & Crypto BTC, ETH, CBDCs, regulations 8 ESG & Green Tech EVs, renewable energy, carbon trading 9 Tech & Consumer Markets E-commerce, platform economy 10 Tech War & Geopolitics: US-China rivalry, export controls 11 Tech Investment Trends: Cross-border deals, M&A 12 Final Project Student presentations on chosen topics 13. Top-BOSS Simulation on Financial Performance: 3 Important Financial Reports 14. Top-BOSS Simulation on Management Strategy: 5 Key Steps 15. Top-BOSS Simulation on Risking and Long-term Growth 16. Article Reading: India’s conundrum (Financial Times) 17. Article Reading:U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) (Financial Times) 18. Final Presentation
Evaluation and grading policy	Teacher A: Assessment • Participation & Discussion: 20% • Weekly News Analysis: 40% • Final Project: 40% Class Flow (Each Week) 1. News Briefing – 2–3 key events of the week 2. Data Review – Stock prices, earnings, industry data 3. Case Discussion – Group perspectives and debates 4. Student Insights – Selected group presentations 5. Wrap-up – Key takeaways & next week’s watchlist Teacher B Class Quiz 25% ( Group Presentation, individual report ) Final Term 25% ( Paper Exam + Group Presentation ) Participation 50% (20% Group work + 30 % Q+A )
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes Corporate Finance, 6th edition Published by Pearson (July 24, 2023) © 2024 Jonathan Berk Stanford UniversityPeter DeMarzo Stanford University Tools You’ll Learn • Valuation: P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA • Growth Analysis: YoY & QoQ trends • Industry Analysis: SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces • Market Tracking: Sector rotation, scenario analysis • Data Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, TradingView, Yahoo Finance
The access to curricular consultation	Based on prescheduling with Prof.
Expanding teaching and resources
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG3：良好健康和福祉（Good Health and Well-being） SDG11：永續城市與社區（Sustainable Cities and Communities） SDG12：負責任的消費與生產（Responsible Consumption and Production）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 使用生成式AI作為教學過程的輔助工具（Use generative AI tools as an aid to the teaching process） ● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools） ● 使用生成式AI進行課堂即時互動（Use generative AI for real-time classroom interaction）
Note	Tools You’ll Learn • Valuation: P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA • Growth Analysis: YoY & QoQ trends • Industry Analysis: SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces • Market Tracking: Sector rotation, scenario analysis • Data Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, TradingView, Yahoo Finance